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PUBLIC-OPINION POLLSThe results of these highly unscientific public-opinion polls are guaranteed to be more enlightening than those of any mainstream pollster. Average margin of error +/- 99.96%. Let your voice be heard: VOTE TODAY!

THE COPWATCH "BRASS BALLS" AWARDBestowed at varying intervals upon particularly execrable representatives of the "Justice System" who demonstrate utter contempt and disregard for the citizens they are sworn to serve. Note that brass shatters when struck by steel-toed boots.

JUDGES & THE COURTSJudges who fail to follow the law bear the heaviest responsibility for destroying the Constitution. The Copwatch Database tracks them as well as cops. Enter your story in the Database: discuss it here. Punish bad judges! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

PROSECUTORSProsecutorial misconduct includes coerced plea-bargains, piled-on charges, witness tampering, and political grandstanding. The Copwatch Database covers this as well. Enter your story into the Database, and discuss here. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

INVESTIGATING THE POLICEMost states have enacted laws which guarantee public access to almost all government records. The equivalent Federal law is the FOIA. These laws are very useful for investigating the cops (see JUSTICEFILES.org) POST YOUR FINDINGS & RESEARCH HERE.

SCANNER FREQUENCIESOne of our most senior members, GC505, is a FCC-licensed radio operator. He may be able to provide you with local and national law-enforcement channels and other scanner-related information upon request.

COPS SPEAK OUTNOTE: Copwatch has replaced the acronym LEO ('Law Enforcement Officer') with the more appropriate acronym SOL ('Sworn Officer of the Law').

ASK A COPA number of police officers are regular participants. We can't vouch for the validity or wisdom of any advice they offer, but in the interests of promoting mutual understanding, we make available this venue. See "The Arena" for contrasting responses.

NYPD CORRUPTION AND DIRTIn an effort to assist in bringing to light the institutionalized corruption which plagues the NYPD, Copwatch offers this forum to current & former NYPD officers with relevant information. Thanks to 'formernypdcop' for having the guts to speak out.

COLLECTED COP COMMENTS FROM AROUND THE WEBWhile surfing the Web, one often stumbles across particularly egregious statements/comments from self-identified SOL's. This collection-in-progress affords a frightening glimpse of the mentality of police officers.

News: IN-DEPTH REPORTSFrom time to time the media publishes special reports concerning law-enforcement issues. Copwatch collects these articles here, and presents an annual award for the best in-depth report.

News: THE "WAR ON TERRORISM"Civil rights, the Constitution, and traditional American values- gone in a puff of smoke? The so-called war on terror has resulted in a massive increase in police power and a corresponding reduction in Americans' freedom.

News: SUICIDE BY CITIZENThe antithesis of "Suicide by Cop" (an Orwellian public-relations phrase used by cops to cover the murder of "uncooperative" citizens), "SUICIDE BY CITIZEN" is a legitimate phenomenon ocurring with ever-increasing frequency. (Copyright 2003 Copwatch)

News: SUICIDE BY COPThe only valid application of this habitually misused term is to describe a scenario in which a cop kills HIMSELF. For a myriad of reasons, cops commit suicide at a rate higher than people in almost any other occupation.

News: FALLEN HEROES?Noble figures standing tall against the evil forces of crime and chaos, police officers bravely uphold the timeless values of personal responsibility and adherence to the law? At least by popular definition, the death of an officer is tragic.

News: RECOGNITION FOR GOOD COPSThey're out there, but are outnumbered by their bad brethren. We analyze the adulatory coverage accorded so-called "heroes", in order to seperate the wheat from the chaff.

News: COPS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCELacking any honest basis for self-respect, cops often feel the need to dominate others in order to gain a sense of satisfaction. Thus a tremendous proportion of cops commit domestic violence.

News: PROPAGANDAAccording to the mainstream media, cops are "heroes" just for showing up to work. But there is nothing remotely heroic about 99% of cops. We deconstruct the undeserved adulatory coverage, and show that cops are generally the opposite of heroic.

News: WARNING - POLICE IMPERSONATORSReal cops are bad enough, but felons who impersonate police officers can be even more dangerous. Beware ANYONE dressed like a cop: all are potential murderers and rapists.

THE ARENAModerator Duncan Philp is a vehement critic of the police. His attitude is viewed by some as refreshingly direct and by others as over-the-top. Regardless of your perspective, you can’t argue with his results: he recently won $20k from the JSD.

OPPOSITION FORUMPolice officers and pro-cop apologists are often unable conduct themselves in a civil manner during discussions elsewhere on this Forum. Those who are overtly disrespectful or who unreasonably impede other discussions will be quarantined here.

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHYWhere does "law" come from? Why isn't it the same everywhere in the world? Does all humanity share the same definition of "justice"? Under what conditions is "freedom" sustainable? Is democracy universally desirable? What is a nation?

COMMUNITY-ORDERED PUNISHMENT AND REHABILITATIONParticipants who violate the Forum rules (as described in the FAQ and Terms of Use) will be initially disciplined by confinement to this section of the forum for a length of time determined by the severity of the offense.

THE PENSome of our debates get a little heated, and the pro-cop partisans occasionally resort to name-calling and threats. When this occurs, they are temporarily quarantined in this section of the forum. A time-out, if you will.

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